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Horror· United States

The Haunting of Hill House

by Shirley Jackson
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 1959246 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1959, The Haunting of Hill House established Shirley Jackson as one of the defining voices in horror. Four people, led by parapsychologist Dr Montague, spend a summer in the architecturally disturbing Hill House, where reality and fear become indistinguishable. Jackson's subtle, terrifying masterpiece is the greatest haunted-house novel ever written and a profound study in psychological horror. Themes of haunted house, fear, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 1959.

Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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195921
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About the Author
Shirley Jackson
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Haunting of Hill House about?

Four people, led by parapsychologist Dr Montague, spend a summer in the architecturally disturbing Hill House, where reality and fear become indistinguishable. Jackson's subtle, terrifying masterpiece is the greatest haunted-house novel ever written and a profound study in psychological horror.

Who wrote The Haunting of Hill House?

The Haunting of Hill House was written by Shirley Jackson, from United States. First published in 1959.

What awards has The Haunting of Hill House won?

The Haunting of Hill House has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 1959.

Is The Haunting of Hill House worth reading?

The Haunting of Hill House is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in haunted house, fear, identity.